They sugarcoated the pill with compliments before rejecting her proposal outright.
He showered his partner with compliments to make her feel appreciated and valued.
Il a couvert sa partenaire de compliments pour qu'elle se sente appréciée et valorisée.
He padded his apology with compliments about his colleagues' work.
Il a assaisonné son excuse de compliments sur le travail de ses collègues.
She buttered up her colleague with compliments so she could take over the project.
The audience showered the young singer with compliments after her first concert.
Le public a comblé de compliments la jeune chanteuse après son premier concert.
Her hair was showered with compliments after she got a new haircut.
She signed the card with compliments and a personal note.
Elle signa la carte avec des compliments et une note personnelle.
He proposed a toast at the event with compliments to the organizers.
Il porta un toast à l'événement avec des compliments aux organisateurs.
To be diplomatic, she cloaked her criticisms with compliments.
Pour être diplomatique, elle a enrobé ses critiques de compliments.
Her cover letter was so laden with compliments that it didn't really sound sincere.
The museum offered free entry with compliments for everyone on its anniversary.
Le musée a offert une entrée gratuite à tout le monde pour son anniversaire.
During meetings, he likes to kiss up to his superior with compliments.
Pendant les réunions, il aime flatter son supérieur avec des compliments.
The gift basket arrived at her door with compliments from her kind neighbor.
Le panier cadeau est arrivé chez elle, offert par son voisin gentil.